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Annita
Annita

Hello,


I am separated from my husband and am living in a new place. I've been feeling very lonely and sad. I am new to being single. I have no real idea how to get out and meet new people. I know that this will take some time for me to get used to. But I am feeling so alone. This state of life that we are experiencing is challenging to learn to maneuver,  does anyone have suggestions?


I talk with my therapist weekly and am on some anti depressant and anti anxiety meds that are helping. I just want to be happy and enjoy life again.


Thank you foryour time.

Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
Hugs my friend. It will take time and a lot of hard work to put yourself first. Learn to be your own best friend. Be gentle with number one, that is you. You do not say how long you were married or if you have kids. If the kids are old enough to deal with their father, step back. I did not do that. Always trying to get them to have a relationship. Failed miserably. It will be an emotional roller coaster ride of a lifetime. There is a bright light at the end of that dark tunnel, go for it. It will be so much different from what you are used to.
micballmer
micballmer
I totally agree with "atpeacemary"... Learn to be your own best friend first, that is extremely important. Right now you are not alone because you have us. Stay strong and focused.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Hi Annita,

I know a couple months ago, you were going to a group with other people that were going through divorces.... is that group still around? Can you call some of the people that you met there? I think it would help to talk to others in the same boat.

You're doing great, you're going to be okay!
rianbooyer
rianbooyer
I wish i did, I became single back in 07 and STILL don't have a clue how to get through it.

New people will come, just get out and talk to people. I still have many problems but i'm an odd duck anyway.

Online social groups can help but beware the perverts, Church social groups if your religious, after work drinks with people can help if you don't drink just order a soda and pretend. ;)
Whitecat4
Whitecat4
Sending more hugs (good idea, Atpeacemary)! I zoom into a place out of Kingston called samadhi.ny. Although it's a Buddhist based addiction recovery center, it's a whole lot more than that. All that's online there is free, such as the grief group on Thurs. afternoons at 2:00, and no one must be an addict to join in. Mon.-Sat. evenings at 8:30 are free meditations, most of them guided. People often hang around and chat online after a function. I find it warm and nonjudgemental. Just a thought. :-)
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